ZRP Releases More Details On Eastview Tragedy That Claimed Two Young Lives
A Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) statement has revealed more details about the tragic Eastview, Mabvuku incident in which two young children died after a room they were sleeping in was allegedly set on fire. Police say the incident followed a domestic dispute in the early hours of Monday, 20 July 2026, and investigations are continuing.
The latest update from police comes as more information also emerged from ZBC News about the circumstances surrounding the case.
Police Reveal What Preliminary Investigations Found
In a press statement issued on 20 July 2026, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said preliminary investigations indicate that Gift Muyengwa (24) allegedly attacked his wife, Tsitsi Zuze (22), before a fire broke out at their cabin home in Eastview Phase 10, Mabvuku.
Police said the couple’s children, Aldine Muyengwa (5) and Ropafadzo Muyengwa (2), were asleep when the incident occurred at around 2:30am.
Introducing the findings, police said:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a case of murder in which two infants, Aldine Muyengwa (5) and Ropafadzo Muyengwa (2) died after the room in which they were sleeping in was allegedly set on fire by their father, Gift Muyengwa (24), following a domestic dispute with his wife, Tsitsi Zuze (22), at Eastview Phase 10, Harare, at around 0230 hours on 20th July 2026.”
The ZRP added that preliminary investigations suggest the mother escaped after allegedly being attacked and sought assistance from neighbours.
Police stated:
“The wife managed to escape and sought help from neighbours before reporting the incident. Upon her return, she found the cabin cottage engulfed in flames and the bodies of the two children burnt beyond recognition.”
Suspect Under Police Guard In Hospital
The police said the suspect was later found outside the burning structure with injuries.
The statement added:
“The suspect was subsequently found outside the burning cabin with injuries and was taken to the hospital for treatment under police guard.”
Meanwhile, ZBC News reported that both Muyengwa and Zuze were taken to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, where they were receiving treatment following the incident.
ZRP Appeals For Peaceful Resolution Of Domestic Disputes
As investigations continue, the Zimbabwe Republic Police urged members of the public to seek help before domestic conflicts escalate.
Police said:
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges the public to resolve domestic disputes peacefully and seek assistance from relatives, community leaders, counsellors or the police before conflicts escalate into tragic loss of life.”
The incident remains under investigation as authorities continue gathering evidence.
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